Arete Prep Newsletter 11.20.2015

Mr. Wagner's Quote of the Week

Mr. Wagner shares a quote each week with the school community on the morning announcements. Make sure to ask your student each day how Mr. Wagner expounded upon the quote that morning.

Direct Your AZ Taxes to Arete Prep!

Arizona residents may donate up to $400 (family) or $200 (individual) to Arete Prep to support our extra-curricular programs and clubs. Our Tax Credit goal is $56,000 and we need all families, extended families and friends to participate in order to reach this goal. 100% of your donation will be refunded in the form of a credit on your state tax bill. Direct your taxes due to our school and not the state budget! Please forward this information to your friends and family.

Click HERE to donate today.

Click HERE to schedule your donation for a future date up to December 30th!

All donations made by December 31, 2015 may be deducted from your federal taxes.

Thanksgiving Break

This is just a reminder that there will be no school from Wednesday, November 25 through Friday, November 27 to celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday. Enjoy your break!

Coffee Shop Conversations

Coffee Shop Conversations are here again, and Mr. Wagner looks forward to seeing you in the library! There will be no Coffee Shop during Thanksgiving week. He will be meeting with parents of students in 12th grade on Wednesday, December 2 at 8:30 AM. Please check the website to find out when your section is scheduled. Coffee Schedule

Uniform Repair Program

Is your uniform showing some wear and tear? The Sewing Club will be repairing tears and re-attaching buttons for free. Please drop off your items in room 105 by 3:30 PM on Friday, December 4. They will be ready to pick up in room 105 on Thursday, December 10 at 3:20 PM. Please see Mrs. Ricciardi with any questions.

Thank You, Dunshie Family!

We would like to say a big THANK YOU to the Dunshie family! Thank you for donating your time, Charger water bottles, and all of the donuts that are served at Coffee Shop Conversations. Thank you, Dunshies, for all that you do to put Arete First.

Fundraise While You Shop

Did you know that you can help raise money for Arete Prep through the purchases that you already make all the time? Check out these links:

Amazon Shoppers

Arete Prep now has a link to Amazon smiles where when you shop, Amazon gives and we smile! Please click the link below and sign into your Amazon account. You will be directed to the website and a percentage of your purchases will come back to the school. After signing up, make sure to make a bookmark to smile.amazon.com on your computer and always shop through that link.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY SHOPPING!

SHOP AMAZON SMILE NOW

Fry's Shoppers

Target Shoppers

All Arete Winter Luncheon

Volunteer Sign-up

It's almost time for our 2nd Annual combined school/staff Winter Luncheon! This is a wonderful time to have both schools come together to celebrate our teachers and staff. Both PSO's combine to help pull off this huge event. We need a lot of help with donations, set up, serving, and clean up. Click HERE to sign up to help with the event.

Prize Donation

We would love your help in getting some prizes for the raffle and games! The un-wrapped prizes will be laid out on a table for the winner to choose. Need some ideas? How about m ini-sessions from photographers, hand-made jewelry, hair accessories, artwork, gift cards, etc. Please feel free to include a business card if you are donating from your own small business. All donations are appreciated!

Homecoming Photos on Shutterfly

The homecoming photos are up on the Arete Shutterfly account. Click HERE to take a look.